Franklin Focus
Week of November 4-8, 2019
SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019

In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.

SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.

SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.

For more information on SchoolMessenger and instructions on how to create an account, visit our website at https://www.northallegheny.org/schoolmessenger.
Celebrating Diversity Day
November 18, 2019

Here at Franklin Elementary School, we are so very fortunate to have such a diverse and talented community. While we embrace our differences every day, we will examine the themes of Tolerance and Diversity more closely during November as part of our PAWS Program. As an extension of this program, we are holding “Celebrating Diversity Day” on Monday, November 18. If you are interested in sharing with students on this day, complete this form by Monday, November 4.
Parent/Teacher Conferences

There is no school for students on Monday, November 4 or Tuesday, November 5 and we will be conducting parent/teacher conferences those days. Conferences times run from 12:00-7:45 p.m. on Monday and 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. We look forward to meeting with families to discuss your child’s growth and progress so far this school year!
FES Veterans' Day Program

Franklin will proudly conduct its annual Veterans’ Day Program on Friday, November 8. Due to capacity restrictions in our existing gymnasium, we cannot open this program to the general public this year as we have done in the past. Local veterans and active military are certainly welcome to attend, but the program will otherwise be closed to parents/guardians and the general public. Local veterans/active military personnel should contact the school at 412-366-9663 for more information on this year’s program. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding of the program change this year. We look forward to opening this program to the public again in 2020 after celebrating the grand re-opening of our newly renovated and expanded school building.
Counselor's Corner
Thanks to everyone for taking part in Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week. We hope you have enjoyed the activities to help you remember that you are “NA-Too Smart to Start”. Stay drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free!
Important Dates
November 4 – No School (In-Service Day). Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:00-7:45 p.m.
November 5 – No School (In-Service Day). Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
November 8 – PFA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
November 8 – Veteran's Day Program 
November 11 – No School (Veteran's Day/Act 80 Day)
November 12 – School Picture Make-Ups
November 18 – FES Celebrating Diversity Day
November 21 – Franklin Mart (during lunch and recess) 
November 28-December 2 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
District Updates
Become a Fashion Designer Contest

NA FCCLA FIDM Fashion Club is hosting its first-ever #BecomeAFashionDesigner Contest! This contest is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in the District. Two designs will be chosen from each elementary school. These designs will then come to life with the help of our high school members and be modeled in our spring fashion show. Please follow the button below for further details and the design template. Be sure to submit your design by November 8! 
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ponce Room at the Baierl Center.
School Resources

At the beginning of each school year, North Allegheny compiles three publications for families that are easily accessible on the District website. Beginnings (elementary school),  Transitions (middle school), and  Progressions (high school) contain important information that can be referenced at any point during the school year. Click on the button below to access the publications.
Approved Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers

For the last several years, North Allegheny has provided a list of “District-approved cleaning chemicals.” This list includes both disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers, and is  available to view on the North Allegheny website. North Allegheny encourages the use of hand sanitizers on the list, but does ask that the hand sanitizers be alcohol-free. The District also has hand sanitizers placed throughout the school buildings that are alcohol-free.

While disinfecting wipes are commonly used to keep surfaces and objects free from germs, many of the labels on the side of these bottles notes that they are hazardous to those under the age of 18. North Allegheny asks that students and teachers be mindful of who is using these wipes during the school day.
Resources
Missed a Newsletter?

All building newsletters are archived weekly on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated with links to the previous week’s newsletters at the beginning of each school week by 11:30 a.m. A link to the archive is accessible on the District’s homepage and on each building’s homepage.
Community Flyers
The North Allegheny School District often receives requests for the distribution of athletics and approved non-profit community organization digital flyers. All requests for community flyers to be included in this newsletter must be submitted via email only at flyers@northallegheny.org. Flyers will only be posted and removed from the District website on Friday. Visit our website for details on how to submit flyers.
Building Contacts
Main Office - 412-366-9663
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9663
Counseling Office - 412-366-9663